When is a Chair Not a Chair

$65 width=”100″ height=”100″ class=”none” /> $65 Roy McMakin-When is a Chair Not a Chair McMakin’s modern furniture mixes his creativity with his architectural skill. Seemingly disproportionate the furniture in this book is unique and will get you thinking outside the box. Available from online or at a local store for $65. width=”300″ height=”300″ class=”none” /> Roy McMakin-When is a Chair Not a Chair McMakin’s modern …

Tan Lines

Leather patio furniture literally tanned by the power of the sun

Using an unusual approach to treat leather, design studio Greece Is For Lovers’ set of table and chairs features a nautical pattern that has literally been sun tanned onto the surface. Cheekily dubbed “Tan Lines,” they stenciled a pattern onto the leather with sunscreen, exposing it to direct sunlight to darken the negative space. Over time, the two-tone design will weather more, fading the imagery …

Tabard

Enlighten outerwear with a coat rack-slash-lamp inspired by the Middle Ages

Tabard, an illuminated coat rack, makes retro-Middle Ages inspiration relevant with a completely new function and contemporary look. Conceived by veteran industrial designer Denis Santachiara for the experimental Italian lighting company Pallucco, Tabard (a short overcoat worn by knights) subtly recalls Europe’s days of monarchs and maidens with irony and light. The rigid shell covers a traditional coat rack, protecting the garments while emitting a …